Demographics of Mauritania

This article is about the demographic features of the population of Mauritania, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

According to the 2017 revision of the World Population Prospects, the total population was 4,301,018 in 2016, compared to only 657 000 in 1950. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 39.9%, 57.4% was between 15 and 65 years of age, while 2.7% was 65 years or older.

Structure of the population (24.03.2013) (Census, complete tabulation) :

Registration of vital events in Mauritania is incomplete. The Population Departement of the United Nations prepared the following estimates.

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) (Wanted Fertility Rate) and Crude Birth Rate (CBR):

Fertility data as of 2010 (DHS Program):

Population: 3,381,634 (June 2011 est.)

Median age:

Population growth rate: 2.349% (2011 est.)

Sex ratio:

Life expectancy at birth:

HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 9,500 (2003 est.)

HIV/AIDS - deaths: less than 500 (2003 est.)

Nationality: noun: Mauritanian(s) adjective: Mauritanian

Ethnic groups: Haratins 40%, Bidhan 30%, West Africans (non-Arabic speaking, Halpulaar, Soninke, Wolof, Bamara) 30%

Religions Islam (official) 100%

Languages: Arabic (official and national), French (widely used in media and among educated classes), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, Serer.

Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write

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